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Never, ever say you stole the concept. Inspired, motivated, encouraged - perhaps? Especially since you got his blessing!!
by cpayne 12y ago
Never, ever say you stole the concept. Inspired, motivated, encouraged - perhaps?
Especially since you got his blessing!!
- brd 12y agoI don't know who down-voted you but I'd say the word:impact ratio on this comment is particularly high. Gems like this can have a big impact on a young person's career.
- cpayne 12y agoNot sure if I've done something wrong here. I've feel like I've been downvoted a few times for innocent remarks. (I think we are agreeing!) What should I have said / done?
- shawn-furyan 12y agoNothing. It's a good comment. Sometimes good comments get downvoted initially. It looks like yours recovered into the positive range at least. Try not to take downvotes (especially early ones) personally. It's impossible to induce everyone to take pithy comments in particular exactly the way you intend.
- scribu 12y agoI didn't downvote, but one possible reason: you didn't explain why using the verb "steal" is such a big no-no.
- cpayne 12y agoFair point. - (I think!!) you didn't steal it! My gut says to me you were inspired or motivated or something else. But didn't stolen - You said you got permission. To me, you don't steal & ask permission - But the biggest one for me is that you downplay / sell yourself short! Its deprecating and doesn't serve you. In my experience in software, there are plenty of jealous / insecure / destructive people willing to put you down. Don't play into that game! What you've done is very clever. The concept, + website + the TLD (*.coffee - didn't know that existed) It's well done!